Wrestling to Lift John & Kim~ no MSing around
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To know John Ice and his beautiful wife Kim is to love and admire them. They are an amazing team in a wrestling bout against Multiple Sclerosis. Through this campaign, we are raising funds for transportation to "escape" the "technical violations" they are encountering .
A former wrestler at North Ridgeville High School and Bowling Green State University, John is a diehard, lifelong supporter of wrestling. Even though he is a devout Ohio State Buckeye fan, John holds no prejudice towards any team that steps on the mat. During his time as an athlete, John overcame many opponents and learned many lessons from each of them. It is with those lessons in mind that he has been competing against his greatest foe, Multiple Sclerosis. Being the ruthless competitor that MS is, John has lost his ability to physically participate in the sport, but wrestles daily with the ailments of his fierce adversary.
Despite the limitations MS has thrown John's way since 1995, his determination and ambitions remain strong. He firmly believes that a rival as debilitating as MS can be beat, even if the victory is on a small scale. John aspires to get out and enjoy life, spending time with Kim, family, and friends. However, restricted to a wheelchair, his "grappling" with MS over the past 24 years has made leaving home difficult. Though you'll never hear them complain, the simple steps of getting to an appointment, going to dinner, and/or attending a wrestling event, have become a hardship.
Funds raised will help off-set the cost of converting their van with an electronic docking system (lift) to accommodate John's wheelchair. This is a much needed "five point move" that will enable physical participation in life outside of their home. We invite you LIFT John and Kim in such a way that we hit MS with a wicked "cross-face cradle"! Thank you for your support~every bit helps. Please feel free to share.
A former wrestler at North Ridgeville High School and Bowling Green State University, John is a diehard, lifelong supporter of wrestling. Even though he is a devout Ohio State Buckeye fan, John holds no prejudice towards any team that steps on the mat. During his time as an athlete, John overcame many opponents and learned many lessons from each of them. It is with those lessons in mind that he has been competing against his greatest foe, Multiple Sclerosis. Being the ruthless competitor that MS is, John has lost his ability to physically participate in the sport, but wrestles daily with the ailments of his fierce adversary.
Despite the limitations MS has thrown John's way since 1995, his determination and ambitions remain strong. He firmly believes that a rival as debilitating as MS can be beat, even if the victory is on a small scale. John aspires to get out and enjoy life, spending time with Kim, family, and friends. However, restricted to a wheelchair, his "grappling" with MS over the past 24 years has made leaving home difficult. Though you'll never hear them complain, the simple steps of getting to an appointment, going to dinner, and/or attending a wrestling event, have become a hardship.
Funds raised will help off-set the cost of converting their van with an electronic docking system (lift) to accommodate John's wheelchair. This is a much needed "five point move" that will enable physical participation in life outside of their home. We invite you LIFT John and Kim in such a way that we hit MS with a wicked "cross-face cradle"! Thank you for your support~every bit helps. Please feel free to share.
Organizer and beneficiary
Wendy Best
Organizer
North Ridgeville, OH
Kim Ice
Beneficiary
